38011 ZIP Code — Brighton, TN

Tipton County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38011 is located in Brighton, Tennessee, within Tipton County. It covers approximately 57.05 square miles and serves a population of 10,337 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 901.

About ZIP code 38011

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $194,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,544. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 38011 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

10,337

population

57.05

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38011 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38011

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38011. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Brighton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38004 Atoka (2.8 mi) 38058 Munford (4.4 mi) 38019 Covington (8.1 mi) 38015 Burlison (8.5 mi) 38053 Millington (11.6 mi) 38002 Arlington (11.8 mi) 38055 Millington (12.4 mi) 38041 Henning (12.5 mi) 38049 Mason (13.3 mi) 38023 Drummonds (14.8 mi) 72395 Wilson (14.9 mi) 38135 Memphis (16.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	10,337
Population density	181 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	167

Geography
Land area	57.05 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	35.4612
Longitude	-89.7464
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	901

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.0%	40.6%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	33.5%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	28.0%	22.3%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.8%	3.6%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

10,337

Population

181

People per sq mi

37.2

Median age

$69,544

Median household income

$31,399

Per capita income

$194,400

Median home value

$1,031

Median monthly rent

75.6%

Home ownership

8.7%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

2,942

Housing units

17.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

390

Under 5

360

305

5–9

280

371

10–14

342

397

15–19

365

364

20–24

335

718

25–34

662

683

35–44

628

707

45–54

651

370

55–59

341

336

60–64

310

434

65–74

400

266

75–84

245

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,483	24.0%
18 and over	7,854	76.0%
65 and over	1,422	13.8%
Median age	37.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.1%

Black or African American 10.8%

Two or more races 3.3%

Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

Other race 1.5%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	8,659	81.1%
Black or African American	1,148	10.8%
Two or more races	357	3.3%
Hispanic or Latino	341	3.2%
Other race	158	1.5%
Asian	13	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.0%	40.6%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	33.5%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	28.0%	22.3%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.8%	3.6%	5.1%

Under $10k 3.9%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 7.3%

$25k–$35k 8.5%

$35k–$50k 9.9%

$50k–$75k 21.0%

$75k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 9.9%

$200k+ 6.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	7.3%
$25k–$35k	8.5%
$35k–$50k	9.9%
$50k–$75k	21.0%
$75k–$100k	14.4%
$100k–$150k	16.5%
$150k–$200k	9.9%
$200k+	6.2%
Median income	$69,544

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.0%

$50k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 19.2%

$200k–$300k 30.0%

$300k–$500k 16.4%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$194,400
Median rent / month	$1,031
Owner occupied	75.6%
Renter occupied	24.4%
Vacant	5.0%
Single-family detached	78.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.6%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.91

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.2%
2000–2009	25.9%
1990–1999	18.9%
1980–1989	12.6%
1970–1979	18.7%
1960–1969	6.0%
1950–1959	6.6%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	4.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.1%
1 bedroom	1.0%
2 bedrooms	13.5%
3 bedrooms	53.4%
4 bedrooms	24.2%
5+ bedrooms	5.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	20.3%
2 vehicles	42.0%
3 or more	35.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	60.6%
Electricity	35.3%
Propane / LP gas	2.8%
Wood	1.0%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,130	58.6%
Cohabiting couple	289	8.0%
Male householder, no spouse	516	14.2%
Female householder, no spouse	699	19.2%
Households with children under 18	1,494	41.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,075	29.6%
Average household size	2.84

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.7%	24.9%
Married	55.5%	52.7%
Separated	0.3%	1.8%
Widowed	4.7%	7.2%
Divorced	9.7%	13.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 7.2%

HS graduate 39.9%

Some college, no degree 22.3%

Associate's degree 8.9%

Bachelor's degree 11.9%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.5%
Bachelor's or higher	17.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	129	5.3%
Kindergarten	155	6.4%
Elementary school	941	38.9%
High school	542	22.4%
College / grad school	651	26.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.8%

Retail trade 16.6%

Construction 11.7%

Manufacturing 11.2%

Public administration 10.4%

Professional & management 8.0%

Transportation & utilities 7.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.0%

Other services 4.6%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.3%
Service	13.7%
Sales & office	21.0%
Natural resources & construction	19.5%
Production & transportation	14.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.7%
Government	18.6%
Self-employed	5.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.2%
Carpool	10.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.0%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.4

Poverty

All people 8.7%

Under 18 years 9.0%

18 and over 8.6%

Married-couple families 2.7%

Female-led households 31.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.0%
Retirement income	21.6%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.5%
High blood pressure	34.8%
High cholesterol	33.3%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	26.8%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.9%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	23.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.8%
Depression	26.2%
Fair or poor health	14.4%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	15.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	59.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	14.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	679	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.2%
Under 18	5.8%
18–64 years	22.3%
65 and over	43.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.1%
Public insurance	33.9%
No insurance	10.0%
Uninsured under 19	5.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,587	92.7%
Spanish	209	2.2%
Other Indo-European	209	2.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	10,074	97.5%
Born in same state	10,000	96.7%
Born in different state	7,138	69.1%
Foreign born	74	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	263	2.5%
Not a US citizen	45	17.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	2,695	26.1%
French	1,055	10.2%
Italian	737	7.1%
English	78	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	38	0.4%
Dutch	10	0.1%
Irish	8	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.2%
Internet access	94.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38011

What city is ZIP code 38011 in?

ZIP code 38011 is primarily assigned to Brighton, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38011 in?

ZIP code 38011 falls within Tipton County, Tennessee.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38011?

The median home value in ZIP code 38011 is $194,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 38011?

ZIP code 38011 has an estimated population of 10,337 residents, with a density of 181 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 38011?

The median household income in ZIP code 38011 is $69,544, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 38011 in?

ZIP code 38011 observes the CST timezone.